ACHIEVING DREAMSFind your path in Osseo Area Schools

WELCOME

OUR SIZE IS AN ADVANTAGE

As Minnesota’s fifth-largest school district, Osseo Area Schools serves all or parts of Brooklyn Center,

Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth and Rogers.

Our size is an advantage, allowing us to offer more academic and extra-curricular opportunities for your

child to thrive; greater access to technology to enhance learning; and more staff to support your student’s

individual learning needs.

ISD 279 students reflect our vibrant global community, coming from homes where more than 100 dialects

or languages are spoken. Our schools are racially and culturally diverse, and students experience rich, real-

life learning environments that prepare them for success in the 21st century workplace.

In Osseo Area Schools, we inspire and prepare all students to achieve their dreams, contribute

to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning. Our scholars benefit from exceptional

opportunities, support and partnerships that help them graduate with the confidence, courage and

competence to make their dreams a reality.

ACHIEVING DREAMS

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR STUDENT TO THRIVE

From your child’s first day of preschool or kindergarten

until high school graduation, Osseo Area Schools offers

students unparalleled learning opportunities—in the

classroom, in the community, on stage and on the field.

In collaborative teams, our educators focus on equitable

student achievement, which means ensuring high levels

of achievement for all students, and accelerating growth

for students of color and other student groups in order to

close the achievement gap.

As students move from elementary through middle

school to high school, they encounter increasingly

complex ideas that build critical thinking skills.

In addition to academics, we leverage the performing

arts, co-curricular and leadership activities, sports,

and community service to give students a wide

range of opportunities to find their path and round out

their educational experience.

SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIPS OPEN DOORS TO AMAZING LEARNING

Our students don’t just sit in classrooms—they actively

engage in learning and benefit from the added value

offered by community partners. On any given day, you

may see corporate mentors advising students of all ages,

students raising money for international disaster relief

efforts, or students video conferencing with subject

matter experts around the world.

Thanks to a supportive community, our digital learning

plan promotes personalized learning, which means

students receive instruction that is delivered at the

appropriate pace, is tailored to their learning styles, and

motivates them based on their individual interests. The

plan includes a one-to-one mobile device program; a

learning management system (Schoology) that makes

it easy to organize schoolwork and communicate with

teachers; and teacher training in using digital tools for

personalized learning.

Leadership activities—such as Model United Nations,

Mock Trial and National Honor Society—enable

your student to rise to the challenges of our globally

connected world.

There’s no need to travel to earn a diploma that’s

recognized around the globe; your child can enroll

in our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Programme, recognized by the world’s leading colleges

and universities.

Students in our automotive maintenance and light repair

program can earn industry certification and gain access

to corporate experts for first-hand information about the

automotive field.

If your child’s interests lie in the medical arena, choose

our health sciences program where students prepare for

certification in a variety of health care careers and may

be eligible to earn college credit.

In designated engineering and manufacturing courses,

students have the opportunity to attain college credit

from the University of Minnesota or St. Cloud State

University.

In each of our comprehensive high schools, students can

earn workplace-ready certifications in culinary arts and

information technology.

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OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE ALL STUDENTS WITH THE CONFIDENCE, COURAGE AND COMPETENCE TO:

• ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

• CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY

• ENGAGE IN A LIFETIME OF LEARNING

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PRE-KINDERGARTEN & ELEMENTARY

A child’s first years of school provide a foundation for lifelong learning. Pre-kindergarten programming—

available at every elementary school—incorporates research-based early learning standards developed by

the Minnesota Department of Education. Our teachers and staff work together to ensure the concepts and

skills taught in pre-kindergarten lay the groundwork for those taught in kindergarten.

Elementary students are introduced to a range of subjects, from reading/language arts to math, science,

social studies, art, music (vocal and instrumental) and physical education. Students in fourth- and

fifth-grade can audition for the Children’s Chorus, a districtwide performing group that has served the

community for more than 50 years. Services are also provided at each elementary school to support gifted

learners and students with special needs.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

In middle school, young minds thrive on active learning. Our middle school program keeps students

engaged and challenged; helps them discover new interests; and supports their growth.

An interdisciplinary team of teachers focuses on your child’s academic, social and emotional needs.

Students also have a regular advisory period that provides time for extra attention to academics, along

with opportunities to build relationships with teachers and other students.

While in middle school, your child may even take courses eligible for high school credit.

HIGH SCHOOL

High school offers opportunities for students to explore, grow and prepare for entering the workplace or

college. In addition to choosing core subjects and a wide range of electives, your child can participate in

sports, theater, arts, clubs, music, community service and leadership opportunities.

Students have several options for earning college credit while in high school, including Advanced

Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, credit agreements with local community and technical

colleges, and Post-Secondary Enrollment Options.

Our robust career and technical education offerings can help your child gain career-connected knowledge,

skills and competencies that will help them succeed in life after high school. Students can even receive

workplace-ready certifications in fields such as automotive technology, culinary arts, health care, and

information technology.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) magnet program at Weaver Lake Elementary

Arts magnet integrating fine arts, drama, dance and music at Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) magnet programs at Zanewood Community School and

Brooklyn Middle

International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes at Park Center Senior High

Health Sciences magnet program at Osseo Senior High

Nationally certified automotive maintenance and light repair program at Osseo Senior High

Career certifications in several fields including automotive technology, culinary arts, health care and information

technology

Advanced Placement college-level courses at all high schools

Gifted Education services

All-day kindergarten at every elementary school

Free or tuition-based pre-kindergarten at every elementary school

As a large district, we’re able to offer a wide range of programs and school choices, making it easier for you to

find options that meet your child’s needs.

CHOICES TO MEET YOUR CHILD’S NEEDS

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BASSWOOD ELEMENTARY

15425 Bass Lake Rd. Maple Grove, MN 55311 763-494-3858

BIRCH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

4690 Brookdale Dr. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-561-1374

CEDAR ISLAND ELEMENTARY

6777 Hemlock Ln. N Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-425-5855

CREST VIEW ELEMENTARY

8200 Zane Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-561-5165

EDINBROOK ELEMENTARY

8925 Zane Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-493-4737

ELM CREEK ELEMENTARY

9830 Revere Ln. N Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-425-0577

FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY

5600 65th Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 763-533-2246

FERNBROOK ELEMENTARY

9661 Fernbrook Ln. Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-420-8888

GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY

3501 65th Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-561-9768

OAK VIEW ELEMENTARY

6710 E. Fish Lake Rd. Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-425-1881

PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY

7300 W. Palmer Lake Dr. Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 763-561-1930

PARK BROOK ELEMENTARY

7400 Hampshire Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-561-6870

RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY

13755 89th Ave. N Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-420-4220

RUSH CREEK ELEMENTARY

8801 County Rd. 101 Maple Grove, MN 55311 763-494-4549

WEAVER LAKE ELEMENTARY: A SCIENCE, MATH & TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL

15900 Weaver Lake Rd. Maple Grove, MN 55311 763-420-3337

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY

4501 Oak Grove Pkwy. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-315-6400

ZANEWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL

7000 Zane Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 763-561-9077

BROOKLYN MIDDLE SCHOOL STEAM

7377 Noble Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-569-7700

MAPLE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

7000 Hemlock Ln. N Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-315-7600

NORTH VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

5869 69th Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 763-585-7200

OSSEO MIDDLE SCHOOL

10223 93rd Ave. N Osseo, MN 55369 763-391-8800

MAPLE GROVE SENIOR HIGH

9800 Fernbrook Ln. N Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-391-8700

OSSEO SENIOR HIGH

317 Second Ave. NW Osseo, MN 55369 763-391-8500

PARK CENTER SENIOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL

7300 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-569-7600

OSSEO AREA LEARNING CENTER

7300 Boone Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-391-8890

ARBOR VIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

9401 Fernbrook Ln. N Maple Grove, MN 5569 763-391-8777

WILLOW LANE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

7020 Perry Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-585-7330

OSSEO EDUCATION CENTER

324 Sixth Ave. NE Osseo, MN 55369 763-315-9760

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

7051 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-566-5452

ENROLLMENT CENTER

7051 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 763-585-7350

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER

11200 93rd Ave. N Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-391-7000

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ISD 279

OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS

ENROLLMENT CENTER7051 Brooklyn Boulevard | Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

763.585.7350 | www.district279.orgenrollmentcenter@district279.org

LIFELONG LEARNING FOR ALLOur Community Education program offers something for everyone. Whether your interests lie in travel,

cooking, teen adventures, early childhood classes or swimming, you’ll find classes that are just right for you.

We also offer outstanding after-school programs and Adult Basic Education classes for those who wish to learn

English, improve academic skills, become U.S. citizens or polish their skills for the workplace.

SOME OF OUR SPECIAL HONORS• Maple Grove Senior High and Osseo Senior

High are two of the nation’s Best High Schools,

according to U.S. News & World Report

• Weaver Lake was named one of the nation’s top

three elementary STEM schools in 2015

• Minnesota School of Excellence honors awarded

to Elm Creek Elementary (2017) and Woodland

Elementary (2011)

• National Merit students honored each year

• Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars, Gates

Millennium Scholars, Wallin Education Partners

Scholars

• Award-winning staff: Minnesota National

Outstanding Assistant Principal, Minnesota

Elementary School Counselor of the Year,

Minnesota Educational Support Professional of

the Year, Minnesota School Business Official of

the Year, Minnesota Social Studies Teacher of the

Year, and more

• Only Minnesota school district named

one of nation’s “Best Communities for Music

Education” every year since 2009

• State and national award-winning

magnet schools

• Recognized for excellence in financial reporting

by the Minnesota Department of Education

and the Association of School Business

Officials International

• All-conference musicians in band,

orchestra and choir

• State, section and conference champions in

athletics

• Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Award

honorees, including statewide Triple Threat

winners

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